Poverty Doesn't Have to Be Permanent

Social Services

Chances are, though you may not be aware of it, you know someone who is struggling to make ends meet. Our goal in providing social services is to ease burdens, offer some peace of mind, and help individuals and families overcome challenging circumstances.

How We Help Overcome Poverty

Rent and Utility AssistanceNo one should have to choose between heating their home during the frigid winter months and putting food on the table, and yet, those living in poverty are often forced to make such a choice. That's why we work with local renters and utility companies to help people pay their bills when they are struggling to make ends meet.

Back-to-School AssistanceSupplying kids with new backpacks, notebooks, pens and pencils can put an extra strain on a family's already-tight budget. That's why each August we partner with other agencies in the community to ensure that every kid in Fremont is prepared for the start of school with a new backpack filled with school supplies.

Pathway of HopeThe goal of Pathway of Hope is to guide families with children 18 years and younger through crisis to a place of stability in order to ultimately break the intergenerational cycle of poverty. We offer strengths-based casework, providing services such as:

financial counseling and planning

goal setting with manageable action steps

job training, referrals and employment assistance

assistance with securing housing and child care

emotional and spiritual support

Pathway of Hope works with people where they are, offering practical guidance to help families overcome obstacles and achieve their big-picture goals, one step at a time.

Other Ways We Meet Need

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.